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In 1970, U.S. Population was around 200 million. In 2018 it exceeds 327 million. The number is predicted to be 400 million by 2051.– U.S. Census Bureau

The United States is growing faster than any other industrialized nation.— USA Today

The U.S. adds (births minus deaths) one person every 18 seconds, 7,100 people every day, and over 2.6 million people every year.— U.S. Census Bureau

In the next 33 years, the U.S. population is projected to grow by 73 million, more than twice the current population of our 25 largest cities.— U.S. Census Bureau

America's demand for water is outpacing supply across the country — not just in the arid west.— American Rivers

40% of freshwater fish species in North America are in danger of disappearing.— U.S. Geological Survey

40 states expect water shortages in the next decade.— Government Accountability Office

25% of mammals are threatened with extinction.— International Union for Conservation of Nature

The U.S. loses 2.2 million acres of farmland and forestland each year.— USDA

What kind of environment do we want future generations to inherit?

In 1970, U.S. Population was around 200 million. In 2018 it exceeds 327 million. The number is predicted to be 400 million by 2051.– U.S. Census Bureau

The United States is growing faster than any other industrialized nation. USA Today

The U.S. adds (births minus deaths) one person every 18 seconds, 7,100 people every day, and over 2.6 million people every year. U.S. Census Bureau

America's demand for water is outpacing supply across the country  not just in the arid west. American Rivers

In the next 33 years, the U.S. population is projected to grow by 73 million more than twice the current population of our 25 largest cities. U.S. Census Bureau

40% of freshwater fish species in North America are in danger of disappearing U.S. Geological Survey

40 states expect water shortages in the next decade. Government Accountability Office

25% of mammals are threatened with extinction International Union for Conservation of Nature

The U.S. loses 2.2 million acres of farmland and forestland each year. USDA

What kind of environment do we want future generations to inherit?

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Our environment is struggling with an ever-increasing population. All of us — individuals, communities and businesses — share a common responsibility to foster a sustainable environment for future generations.

Colcom Foundation was created in 1996 to provide a forum for the examination and discussion of the major causes and consequences of overpopulation and its impact on environmental sustainability.

Stronger Together

We join the entire nation in mourning for the victims – and their families – of the October 27 tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue. The senselessness of the atrocities against devoted and loving neighbors is beyond comprehension.

As one community, we stand together against thoughtless actions and rhetoric. Our wonderful family of Pittsburghers will never be the same, but we have every hope and expectation that we will emerge more united than ever.